Jr Backend developer
Role Overview
A Junior Backend Developer is responsible for building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power web and mobile applications. The role involves working with senior developers and cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain server-side applications and APIs
• Design and manage databases, schemas, and queries
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable backend code
• Integrate frontend components with backend services
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and web services
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues
• Ensure application security, data protection, and performance optimization
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA, and product teams
• Use version control systems like Git for code management
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards
Required Skills
• Strong knowledge of backend programming languages (Java, Python, Node.js, or PHP)
• Understanding of server-side frameworks (Spring Boot, Django, Express.js, Laravel)
• Basic knowledge of databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with REST APIs and JSON
• Understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Knowledge of version control tools (Git)
• Basic debugging and problem-solving skills
Preferred Skills
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization
• Understanding of authentication & authorization (JWT, OAuth)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of caching systems (Redis, Memcached)
Tools & Technologies
• Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript (Node.js), PHP
• Frameworks: Spring Boot, Django, Express.js, Laravel
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Tools: Git, Postman, VS Code, IntelliJ
• Platforms: Linux/Windows, basic cloud exposure
A Junior Backend Developer is responsible for building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power web and mobile applications. The role involves working with senior developers and cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain server-side applications and APIs
• Design and manage databases, schemas, and queries
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable backend code
• Integrate frontend components with backend services
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and web services
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues
• Ensure application security, data protection, and performance optimization
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA, and product teams
• Use version control systems like Git for code management
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards
Required Skills
• Strong knowledge of backend programming languages (Java, Python, Node.js, or PHP)
• Understanding of server-side frameworks (Spring Boot, Django, Express.js, Laravel)
• Basic knowledge of databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with REST APIs and JSON
• Understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Knowledge of version control tools (Git)
• Basic debugging and problem-solving skills
Preferred Skills
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization
• Understanding of authentication & authorization (JWT, OAuth)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of caching systems (Redis, Memcached)
Tools & Technologies
• Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript (Node.js), PHP
• Frameworks: Spring Boot, Django, Express.js, Laravel
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Tools: Git, Postman, VS Code, IntelliJ
• Platforms: Linux/Windows, basic cloud exposure